She's on Top: Erotic Stories of Female Dominance and Male Submission

by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Book Overview

Turning the tables on rigid gender roles, the stories in She's on Top honor the Amazon, the dominatrix, the handcuff-toting, whip-wielding she-devil of the male bottom's deepest dreams. Employing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573442690
• ISBN13: 9781573442695
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Cleis Press
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Eye opening erotica

Fantastic stuff. I'm not a fully fledged practising exponent of the BDSM, more of an armchair enthusiast really, but I'm tempted to try some of these red hot ideas out on my husband. Loved the book and it deserves five stars. Have a look at Rachel's other sizzling book, He's on top. And Suzie Van Aartman's100 Percent Erotica will also get your underwear steaming.

She's On Top sizzles!

She's On Top is a collection of stories showcasing women in a dominant erotic role with men as their subservients. Despite great advancements in our social development, our culture is still permeated with sexism and misogyny. That being the case, a book of stories about women taking the lead in the bedroom (and elsewhere) is a refreshing treat. The collection sizzles with promise and potential and fulfills it all in a big way. Much credit to editor Rachel Kramer Bussel for assembling such a fantastic group of stories. Among my favorites: Saskia Walker's "The Inner Vixen" describes a very private encounter that unfolds in a very public place. A submissive man senses the heroine's long to dominate even before she does, and guides her with himself as the offering on the altar of her superiority. With his help, she sheds her chrysalis of conventionality and becomes a radiant (and whip-wielding) butterfly. "Working Late" by Andrea Dale is an extremely hot story about sex over webcams that ends with a mind-blowing twist worthy of The Twilight Zone. The editor's own "His Just Rewards" shows a heroine who can't physically overpower her larger, stronger partner but more than compensates with intelligence, erotic cunning and sheer force of will. "Room 2201" by N.T. Morley explores just how far a man will go to prove his subservience to his domme. He consents to being ravaged by another man purely so she can have the pleasure of watching. Teresa Noelle Roberts' "Mark of Ownership" is a wistfully poignant tale of two lovers who must part and never see each other again - and gives new erotic meaning to the phrase "something to remember me by". Lovely "Waiting for Me" by MinaRose portrays a dominant wife and submissive husband team who use their sexual dynamic as a salve for the frustrations of daily life. My absolute favorite story in She's On Top is Lisette Ashton's "Victoria's Hand." Set in London in 1890, the story is a small masterpiece of erotic surprises in which a young woman is proposed to by an earnest young gentleman. He finds the tables turned on him when this "proper" young maid shows him exactly who will be in charge of their potential relationship. "Victoria's Hand" ends beautifully with a wicked laugh-out-loud punch line. All in all, She's On Top is a fantastic collection. I am excited to read its companion volume, HE'S ON TOP: Erotic Stories of Male Domination and Female Submission, also edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel (ISBN: 1573442704)

Power games for everyone!

Okay, I might as well show my cards right away. I have a story in this book, but that means I'm especially glad it's GOOD and hot. In anthologies, like real estate, location matters. I'm not a BDSM insider, but I think we all respond to control and surrender in our erotic lives, and the variety of stories and flavors of power play give this book a broad appeal. (Come on, admit it, you've fantasized about giving yourself up to a stern, but knowing mistress!) RKB has done a great job of assembling sexy, smart and often very witty pieces. My favorites include Lisette Ashton's "Victoria's Hand"--what's not to love about a story with a petticoat-wearing dominatrix and an archbishop?--Noelle Keely's artfully constructed "Ottoman Empress" and Adelaide Clark's luscious "Feeder" which will satisfy more appetites than one. But really, they're all good. I've got a lot of erotica books on my shelf--this is a favorite.

Something to please all of her!

Rachel Kramer Bussel uses her editor's talents (yet again) to piece together a great collection of stories about female dominance in "She's on Top." Its not the typical, obvious stories of dominance, there is something for everyone. Storylines range from food fetish domination to a story set in 1890's. Its hot!

Playful and downright nasty!

Yay! A collection of female domination stories that women (and men) can actually read without rolling their eyes! As a woman who likes to be "on top," I'm always in search of fresh reading material for entertainment as well as new ideas for playtime. Many women prefer stories that don't just cater to the usual male-centered cliche' Femme Domme fantasies, but are still every bit as nasty, and this book fits the bill. Rachel Kramer Bussel has chosen modern pieces that avoid the porno pitfalls, and that will appeal to both men and women, curious types and seasoned players alike. And since it's all about female dominance, no more skipping around from story to story looking for something of interest. "She's on Top" is a fun and wild read with a variety of play styles and personalities represented. I especially enjoyed the dominatrix piece, and the cover photo is gorgeous - inspirational in and of itself! Now where did I put my 6" stilettos and male submissive again?